Witnesses toldSwedish media that the men were shot as they left an internet cafe in the south-eastern part of the southern city on Monday evening.

A police spokesman told AFP that the possibility of a terrorist link to the attack had been discounted.

Pictures from the scene of the shooting show armed officers as well as a large paramedic presence. The statement said officers had information that "one person had been taken to hospital in a private vehicle". Police have urged the public to remain calm.